How to travel from Trier to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Trier and Potsdam is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Trier to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof then Wuppertal Hbf and then to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Saarbrücken bus station and then to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance692km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Trier to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Trier and Potsdam is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Trier and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trier to Potsdam is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Potsdam. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Wuppertal Hbf and Berlin Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Trier and Potsdam. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trier and Potsdam. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saarbrücken bus station and Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

FlixBus-de and Odri run regular bus services between Trier and Potsdam. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Potsdam is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Potsdam. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Trier and Potsdam. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Potsdam

Transport options from Trier to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
€130($130)
hourly704km (437 miles)
Train to Saarbruecken Hbf, plane4h 40m
€270($270)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 50m
€170($170)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5hrs
€105($105)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 15m
€205($205)
every 3 hours778km (483 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 15m
€165($165)
every 2 hours776km (482 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof8h 40m
€150($150)
once a week781km (485 miles)
Train via Bonn-Beuel8h 40m
€145($145)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
5 times a week938km (583 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€90($90)
on demand692km (430 miles)

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Airports near Potsdam

The following major airports near Potsdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Potsdam
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Potsdam
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Potsdam